TRIED & TRUE ◽ TIPS
What did you learn last month? I learned so much just from living, shopping, waking up, observing, and spending time with others. I love noting what I’ve learned and sharing it with you!
Weekender – He was due a new one, and I found this perfect weekender that works for just a couple days away. It’s really nice and includes a place for shoes, lots of pockets, and plenty of room inside. Did I say how good it looks?
Mesh bags – Target has this mesh bag set (each one with a handle) and they’re great for travel. I love putting inside our paper itinerary, tickets, etc. and collecting ticket stubs and receipts. The bag fits right inside my backpack!
Blind cleaners – I know I had these long ago, but they disappeared along with all the socks that went missing. So…I bought these brushes again, this time from Amazon. They work! And you know those blinds are dusty…
Hannah Coulter- A good friend recommended this book and so I bought it. Wow, the writing is fantastic, and the story is one of long ago…but totally relatable to life now…and a pleasant poignant read for those rainy spring afternoons.
Bowls – I wanted disposable bowls for a baked potato bar we had with the kids, and found these great oblong ones on Amazon – perfect for family meals together!
David – Has your family seen this movie that was out in the theaters recently? I don’t even like kids’ movies very much but this one had me smiling…and crying…in good ways! (After I got over the resemblance between the David character and Amy Grant…)
Choral – Have you seen this film? We watched it on television and found it to be a gem of a story. Look for it, and enjoy.
Sunglasses strap – It’s not a chain, it’s more like a piece of leather – and I got it for him. He’s always laying down his glasses, and this keeps them on his neck. And it’s rather chic, don’t ya think?
Candle bowl – Sometimes candles come in bowls, sort of deep bowls. I wear a lot of different glasses and they all fit beautifully in this bowl, standing up, so I can see just which pair to wear!
Journal – I have lots, but he had none. My sister sent him this really pretty leather journal, perfect for his lists and keeping in his truck. He likes it!
Lamp – I love lamps, and I was excited to see this unique one on the shelf at Marshalls, a perfect place to purchase a spring lamp. It’s just beautiful!
Paint book – I took this book with me on a weekend trip and painted early in the morning, while he slept. The author gives you instructions, you mix and dab and streak…and you can create several paintings just like the ones in the book! Extremely satisfying…(pictured at the top) Emily Lex Studio.
Towel rack – I spent a few years frustrated with the old towel rack that hung on the cabinet door, as it was loose and often fell off. I found this one on Amazon that has little screws to keep it in place, and it’s much nicer!
Scissors for the fridge – Oh my goodness, these are cute, and they’re from Daiso. Tiny scissors to use for cutting open bags, cutting off tags…you name it.
His shoes – He likes Skechers and they had a sale, so we browsed, and browsed. He found this brown pair with a cool patterned edge on the bottom. He says they’re comfy and they look so snazzy!
For your garden – Pop Shelf has cute additions for your garden, and I love this snail that sits so pretty against a big pot by my front porch!
Extra light – We were in Harbor Freight exchanging an items, and spotted the movable light switches, so I bought two. I have one now stuck in my entry closet, and one inside my tiny pantry. So cute, and perfect.
